Alabama

Chop block, Auburn

Auburn, which injured LSU's Glenn Dorsey with a chop block earlier this season, got called for another tonight. Clemson's Dorell Scott stayed on the ground for several minutes before being helped off the field gingerly. Auburn's Ryan Pugh dove at Scott's legs. It wasn't clear on replays if Scott was being held up by another Auburn lineman.

Clemson and the officials clearly thought so. Defensive end Phillip Merling angrily motioned to the Clemson sideline, apparently upset at the play. Clemson coach Tommy Bowden had discussions with the officials, who come from the Pac-10. It will be interesting to see if this game gets testy.